How to Get Your Backyard Playground Ready

So, you’ve decided to install children’s outdoor play equipment in your yard! The first step is to ensure your backyard is playground-ready. Preparation promotes smooth installation and prevents injuries that may occur while your kids are hard at play.

Here are some tips to keep in mind.

Choose the Right Play Set

The first step involves choosing the right playset. Consider what your children enjoy: swinging on swing sets, sliding down slides, or jumping on trampolines. You must also ensure the children’s outdoor play equipment fits in your yard.

Other considerations include cost and quality. Work with a trusted provider to ensure you get value for your money.

Choose the Right Site

Next, you must choose the right site for your playground equipment. The area should be big enough to accommodate the equipment. Consider the measurements to ensure it will fit. It should also be flat to provide a safe foundation for the equipment.

If your yard is slightly bumpy, you can even it out by filling holes and smoothing bumps with a leveling rake. More significant issues, like tree roots, may require the help of a professional.

Watch Out for Potential Hazards

Potential hazards include low-hanging tree branches and utility lines that interfere with playtime. You must also ensure your children have enough room to play safely without bumping into structures. Explore the area for other possible issues and ensure they’re addressed.

Choose a Playground Cover

A soft surface typically covers playground areas to prevent children from getting seriously injured when falling. Popular choices include:

·  Rubber Mulch: Rubber mulch cushions children’s falls and acts as a weed barrier.

·  Wood Chips and Mulch: This option may be the most aesthetically attractive. It also provides a piney scent that reduces playground odors.

·  Pea Gravel: This smooth, smooth-edged gravel is often used in landscaping for its decorative appeal.

·  Sand: Sand protects children and offers sandbox play as an optional activity.

·  Natural and Artificial Grass: Both options will reduce injuries. Natural grass can be challenging to maintain. Artificial grass may be the best low-hassle option, but installation can be expensive.

Choose a Border

A border will keep your playground cover in place. It also acts as a barrier to discourage strangers from coming in. A stone walkway or something embedded in the ground will prevent your playground cover from moving around. However, fencing will protect children from strangers and ensure they don’t run off.

Little Tacker Toys Will Help Make Your Playground a Success

Various factors contribute to your playground’s success, but none are as crucial as quality equipment. Without the right equipment, all your safety precautions will be meaningless.

Little Tacker Toys offers children’s outdoor play equipment you can trust. Our products are built to last. Browse our site to choose from our selection of swing sets, trampolines, and ride-on cars.

Contact us for everything you need to create an outdoor playground that delights your children.